Capitol Address

Biography

Rep. Richard Brown, a Democrat, represents parts of Jackson County, including part of Kansas City (District 27) in the Missouri House of Representatives. He was elected to his first two-year term in November 2016.

Prior to his legislative duties, Rep. Brown was a public school teacher for twenty-three years.

Rep. Brown is a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and the NAACP. He also attends the Concord Fortress of Hope Church.

Rep. Brown graduated from Southeast High School in 1981. He earned his Bachelor’s degree and Master of Arts in 1986 and 1996 from the University of Central Missouri and is currently pursuing his master of science at Webster University.

Rep. Brown was born in Ft. Riley, Kansas. He currently resides in Kansas City with his wife, Regina.